cabbage
1cab·bage
noun, often attributive \ˈka-bij\Definition of CABBAGE
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a : any of several brassicas (Brassica oleracea) of European origin; especially : a leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea capitata) with a short stem and a dense globular head of usually green leaves that is used as a vegetable b : any of several plants related to or resembling cabbage
— cab·bagey also cab·bagy \-bə-jē\ adjective
Origin of CABBAGE
Middle English caboche, from Middle French dialect (Norman & Picard), literally, head, noggin
First Known Use: 15th century
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